“Experiencing natural quiet is a hard-to-reach joy,” Lankford said. “So, if your dogs are barkers in the backcountry or at ...

This, my friends, was a serious breach of etiquette. Hiking, though it takes place in the wild, is just like any restaurant, nightclub, or even your mom’s house: There are unwritten social rules.

Preparation is key to tackling the challenges of spring hiking as puddles and muddy trails can be almost unavoidable. A little preparation can go a long way “There’s no such thing as bad ...